shrub⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 7b – Zone 11b
A slow-growing evergreen conifer with dense, feathery foliage and an upright form, commonly used as a screen or specimen plant. Podocarpus macrophyllus is cold-hardy, deer-resistant, and tolerates pruning well for formal hedging or topiary.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
slow
Size
10–40′ tall × 8–15′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 7bZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 11b
pH Range
5.57
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7
Soil Texture
Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
WinterSpring
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native Range
Japan and southern China
Function & Care
windbreakhedgerowwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
'Maki' is the most popular compact cultivar, reaching 6–10 feet, while 'Weeping' has graceful drooping branches for a softer form.
